Treating Autism – How do you know what works?
One of the most common questions I get from friends and family members is “How is Stone doing? Is he still making progress?” And fortunately, I’m able to provide the same answer most of the time. “He’s doing great, making slow and steady progress. He’s happy.” What does progress mean when you’re dealing with highly […]
How Healthy Is Competition?
Renee, Ty and I were watching today’s Seahawks-Bears playoff game when Chicago struck first on a Jay Cutler to Greg Olson 58 yard touchdown pass on their first possession. Ty suddenly broke out crying and starting yelling, “no touchdown! No touchdown for Bears!” He was really upset and I as I tried to explain to […]
Autism and Sleep Deprivation
Note: I’m writing this blog post at 4:30 am. Being awake this time of night is not unusual (unfortunately). One of the common issues faced by parents of kids with autism is sleep deprivation. For some reason, sleepless nights often seem to come with raising a child with Autism. And parents everywhere search for answers. […]
Welcome Brodie!
A couple of months ago I wrote about my experience with dogs and mentioned that after the heartbreak of losing 2 dogs within 3 months in 2007, I thought we might be ready for another dog to join our family. Well, I’m happy to report that we do indeed have a new addition to the […]
